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Shark impact on fishing communities
People who make a living fishing off the coral reefs around the Maldives say their daily income is down by almost a quarter due to sharks stealing their catch.
Propane could be the answer to sustainable air conditioning
According to a new study, using propane as a refrigerant could reduce the effects on global temperature increase from space cooling.
Female vegetarians at greater risk of hip fracture
A study of more than 26,000 middle-aged UK women reveals those with a vegetarian diet had a 33% higher risk of hip fracture compared to regular meat-eaters.
New research suggests wildlife cannot flourish in small isolated reserves
Small pockets of protected areas, separated by inhospitable farmlands, are not sufficient to preserve wildlife.
Get serious about deadly wildfire threat to England’s urban areas, warns university expert
An ‘urgent conversation’ is needed about extreme heat and the wildfire risk that could threaten lives in urban areas, a School of Geography expert says.